It has been a really busy time as I settle in to my new job. It has been a real homecoming for me and catching up with everything that happened while I was gone.
In any case, I am running for Fiscal Officer for YALSA and we taped an interview session last Friday. It was the first time we used the equipment, and Maurice did a terrific job directing, editing and putting the whole thing together. There is a "hidden clue" in the taping to one of my favorite movie characters and my office decor theme. Actually, the clue is not so hidden but you do have to look closely!
The video will be posted soon. Thanks!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Week 9 - Thing 22 - Learn About Audiobooks
Things 22 - I explored BCPL's Overdrive service and is somewhat familiar with the titles available. I also went into Project Gutenberg and was very impressed with the incredible list of books in numerous foreign languages. I wasn't aware of this resource which is free. I searched several authors and found, among other titles, that Little Women is available through Project Gutenberg.
Week 9 - #21 Podcasts
I agree that podcasts do remind of old time radio shows. The amount of podcasts available is stunning. Adding the RSS feed is a little tricky (using dial up) but I set it up on My Yahoo page (blocked from setting it up on my blog...sigh) through Yahoo Podcasts. I also checked out podcastalley.com. I participated in a podcast for YALSA last winter using Skype...it was really cool.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Week 9 - #23 My Thoughts about 23 Things
What are my thoughts about the 23 Things and Library 2.0? This has been a really useful process to go through. I have learned much and feel that my knowledge has increased. So much to think about and how we can use it in public library land.
At times it was very challenging especially when working from home using dial up. You could possibly spend hours and hours in front of your computer being creative and doing all sorts of fun things.
Yeah! Finally completed!!! Really finally completed...double yeah!!!
At times it was very challenging especially when working from home using dial up. You could possibly spend hours and hours in front of your computer being creative and doing all sorts of fun things.
Yeah! Finally completed!!! Really finally completed...double yeah!!!
Week 9 - #20
I found the perfect video, Captain Jack Sparrow in the Library on You Tube. Check it out.
Week 8 - Things 18 & 19 Online Productivity Tools & Thing 19 Web 2.0 Awards
Thing 18 - What a way to provide access to spreadsheets, word processing, publishers, etc. This definitely changes the way we view software and uses. Projects can be shared easily and access will be fron anywhere. Software manufacturers really need to start thinking what this means.
Thing 19 - Web 2.0 Awards - Selected eventful.com and searched upcoming events and activities for the Denver area. Really cool features which search results for today, next 7 days, next 30 days, future and even the past. Lots of listing with a wide variety of activites ranging from concerts, exercise classes and even library listings! This has definite potential for BCPL and other public libraries.
Thing 19 - Web 2.0 Awards - Selected eventful.com and searched upcoming events and activities for the Denver area. Really cool features which search results for today, next 7 days, next 30 days, future and even the past. Lots of listing with a wide variety of activites ranging from concerts, exercise classes and even library listings! This has definite potential for BCPL and other public libraries.
Week 7 - Thing 16 Wikis and Thing 17 Sandbox
Thing 16 - Folks have created Wiki content in many different ways. The public library information Wiki is incredible and really interesting concept to use a wiki rather than intranet for staff...hmmm...need to think about this. Definitely a wiki is useful for projects and interaction.
Thing 17 - Sandbox was fun...especially for us Pirates! Added Surfing Pirate's Favorite Things to Sandbox and linked my blog. Not sure if like the long "laundry lists" of linked blogs and favorites but it was interesting to see how much work has taken place.
Thing 17 - Sandbox was fun...especially for us Pirates! Added Surfing Pirate's Favorite Things to Sandbox and linked my blog. Not sure if like the long "laundry lists" of linked blogs and favorites but it was interesting to see how much work has taken place.
Week 6 - Thing 13 del.icio.us, Thing 14 & 15
Things 13 - I can really see why del.icio.us is useful. I can access my favorites from any computer. Helpful to see what other folks are tagging, too.
Thing 14 - Technorati - It is amazing how much blogging is taking place and the efforts to make it searchable. Searching for Learning 2.0 resulted in 25,402 blog posts using tag and url search while resulting in 629 results using keyword. Advanced searching is really simple.
Thing 15 - Web 2.0 and Library 2.0..both are very interesting and it is amazing how we are tapping into something that is going to change the way we do things. Without having to purchase software you can share your thoughts, work on joint projects, etc., easily and quickly. We are at the beginning of a cultural change. I see this happening every day both at work and in my private life. Information is readily available wherever you are.
Thing 14 - Technorati - It is amazing how much blogging is taking place and the efforts to make it searchable. Searching for Learning 2.0 resulted in 25,402 blog posts using tag and url search while resulting in 629 results using keyword. Advanced searching is really simple.
Thing 15 - Web 2.0 and Library 2.0..both are very interesting and it is amazing how we are tapping into something that is going to change the way we do things. Without having to purchase software you can share your thoughts, work on joint projects, etc., easily and quickly. We are at the beginning of a cultural change. I see this happening every day both at work and in my private life. Information is readily available wherever you are.
Week 4 - Thing 9 Merlin
Merlin has a lot to offer with statewide training and other news. The RSS feed wasn't working tonight but will try again. It should be fairly simple...similar to other RSS feeds that I have signed up for.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Week 3 - Thing 7 - Technology
Have you seen the new iPhone? Actually was able to play around with it yesterday and it is impressive.
It was really easy creating a trading card for the Betsy-Tacy book series...of which I am a major fan. Flickr mashup worked well.
It was really easy creating a trading card for the Betsy-Tacy book series...of which I am a major fan. Flickr mashup worked well.
Week 3...Thing 6
Here we are with Week 3 & images...the Littlest Pirate Princess. Creating a magazine cover was easy.
Week Number 5...Thing 10, 11 & 12
I must say that the trusty first mate is really enjoying the beach! This was really easy to do.
Thing 11 - Library Thing is really cool and I can see using it in the library for book clubs, customer logs, etc. Here is my startup library!
Thing 12 - Well Rollyo has floated a new interface which is a little confusing. But muddled my way through and created a search for historical mysteries under the name of surfingpirate. Made an attempt to link http://rollyo.com/surfingpirate/readers_advisory/
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Week 1 - Things 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Good place to stop for now...up to number 5 of the 23 things...nice refresher on blogging and just wish there was more time to explore the other blogs. Thing 2 - Enjoyed the 7.5 habits and the hardest one for me is creating my own learning toolbox. I tend to jump in and "collect" tools along the way. The easist is playing...no problem there and always curious.
Thing 5 Flickr - I use webshots.com for sharing photos with family and friends. Flickr is really similar and it makes it easy. Ella's sprinkler photo is from a website image sharing site.
Thing 5 Flickr - I use webshots.com for sharing photos with family and friends. Flickr is really similar and it makes it easy. Ella's sprinkler photo is from a website image sharing site.
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